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harumph

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6. Violate is an interesting word.

Reply to EdmondDantes_ (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 05:40 PM

Feb 11

The first sense definition is : Break or Disregard

When a new amendment passes to negate an old one, we "violate" the prior constitution and a new constitution in part (at least) is born.

Sure, there's the spirit vs the letter of the law - yadda, yadda, yadda.

But regarding the spirit, I'm pretty sure no founding father foresaw a wholesale monetization of the pardon privilege.

As they say, "If men were angels, there would be no need for laws."

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A furture constitutional amendment to negate Trump's pardons. [View all] harumph Feb 11 OP

no amendment will ever be passed again... WarGamer Feb 11 #1

I don't believe we should intentionally violate the constitution EdmondDantes_ Feb 11 #2

I don't see that as even the remotest possibility - so I'll sign up for that "slippery slope." harumph Feb 11 #4

You said we shouldn't treat his pardons as valid. EdmondDantes_ Feb 11 #8

Oh, I've read it twice. harumph Feb 11 #10

Violate is an interesting word. harumph Feb 11 #6

The pardons aren't good for any new crimes they commit so a lot of them OhioBlue Feb 11 #3

An autopsy will show he has been unfit for the office TommyT139 Feb 11 #5

That's an interesting take. harumph Feb 11 #7

He has threatened to void Biden's pardons TommyT139 Feb 11 #9